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Germany's foreign minister told Iran to stop holding the world hostage after the UAE was attacked, amid rising tensions in the region. The UAE attack has heightened concerns about Iran's involvement in regional conflicts.
China expressed support for a female leader to become the next U. N. chief, saying it would be a welcome development. The U. has never had a female leader in its 80-year history.
US warships shot down missiles and drones targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for a drone attack, escalating tensions in the region. U. S.
South Korea will investigate a ship fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump blamed Iran for the attack. The HMM Namu ship caught fire on Monday, sparking concerns about maritime safety in the region.
Japan received its first Russian oil shipment since the Iran war began on February 28. Japan, which depends on West Asia for around 95% of its oil imports, has tried to diversify sources of energy procurement since the outbreak of war on February 28 saw Tehran effectively shut the Strait.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain denounced Iran's attacks on the UAE. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.
The US military is working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the United Arab Emirates came under attack, testing a truce with Iran. The US is seeking to restore shipping through the strategic waterway.
Putin and Zelensky declared rival ceasefires ahead of Moscow's Victory Day parade. The ceasefires are set to last until the end of the parade, which marks the Soviet Union's victory in World War II.
A second case of hantavirus was confirmed on a cruise ship, where three people, a Dutch couple and a German national, had died. The operator of the MV Hondius ship reported the outbreak.
A US judge apologized to a suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with a federal crime. Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
Mexico's security forces have intensified their presence in Sinaloa state amid rising cartel violence. The move aims to restore order in the region. Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico’s Sinaloa.
The White House is considering vetting AI models before public release. This development comes after Trump positioned himself as a champion of unfettered AI development. Trump had positioned himself as a champion of unfettered AI development.
Scholars view Adam Smith's philosophy as a coherent whole uniting ethics and economics, not a dichotomy between sympathy and self-interest. The Das Adam Smith Problem shows an apparent dichotomy between sympathy and self-interest in Adam Smith’s works, but most scholars now view it as a misunderstanding, arguing that his philosophy forms a coherent whole uniting ethics and economics.
Brent crude rose nearly 6 percent due to soaring tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during redistricting protests. The protests prompted an early end to the session. Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
An explosion at a Chinese fireworks plant killed 21 people and injured 61 others. An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others.
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China has killed at least 21 people. The incident occurred at a facility, but further details are not provided.
A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed 21 people and wounded 61 others. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation into the incident. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough probe.
A fireworks factory in Liuyang, China, experienced a blast that killed 21 people and injured 61 others. Firefighters worked to extinguish the resulting fire. Firefighters work to distinguish a fire after a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang.
Ejae, once the face of K-pop, faced scrutiny over art and authenticity. She now stars in 'KPop Demon Hunters,' seeking a new path beyond her K-pop image. Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025.
Twenty-one people died and 61 were injured in a fireworks factory explosion in China. The blast caused significant casualties at the factory. Twenty-one people are dead and 61 have been injured after an explosion at a fireworks factory in China.
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